Business News

Unlocking Revenue Through Subscription Models: Is It Right for Your Business?

11th February 2026

Subscription models have transformed the way businesses generate revenue. From software and digital services to physical products and even professional services, we’ve seen more companies are adopting recurring billing to drive predictable income and build stronger customer relationships. But is a subscription model right for your business? At its core, a subscription model offers products…

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The Hidden Impact of Inflation on Your Business and How to Stay Ahead

11th February 2026

Inflation is an unavoidable reality that affects businesses of all sizes. While rising costs may be evident in energy bills or supplier prices, we know that the hidden effects of inflation can be far more damaging if left unaddressed. Understanding these impacts and adopting proactive strategies can help your business stay ahead in uncertain economic…

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NTMA raises €1.25 billion in bond auction

10th June 2021

The National Treasury Management Agency has raised €1.25 billion this morning in an auction of Irish bonds. Today’s auction brings the total raised by the NTMA so far this year to €13.25 billion. The amounts raised include €600m on the existing 1.1% Treasury Bond 2029 at a negative yield of -0.094%. €325m was raised on […]

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Under-25s six times more likely to be in temporary work than older age groups

2nd June 2021

People aged under 25 are almost six times more likely to be in temporary work than their older counterparts, according to a new study on decent work by the ESRI and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The research entitled “Monitoring Decent Work in Ireland” finds that young people, along with Travellers, people with […]

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Donohoe defends 10% stamp duty proposal on bulk buying

19th May 2021

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has defended the decision to exempt apartments from the Government’s proposal to introduce a stamp duty charge of 10% on the purchase of ten or more houses. He said the reason it is a house-focused measure is because he is “genuinely convinced” that if apartments were brought into the scheme, […]

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Claims on health insurance plans fall by almost a third

18th May 2021

THERE has been a sharp drop in the number of claims made on health insurance plans due to the pandemic restrictions. The Covid-19 outbreak has also seen the number of people with private health cover rise to 2.3 million, which represents 46pc of the population. An additional 38,000 people took out a health insurance plan […]

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Property transactions up 12% to €4.2bn despite pandemic

23rd April 2021

New data from the Property Price Register shows that the volume of residential transactions rose 12% in the first three months of the year, despite the lockdown. According to Davy, €4.2bn of transactions involving 13,100 properties have been recorded so far this year, with buyers clearly undeterred by the difficult environment for buying. “Estate agents […]

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Why is Ireland seen as unattractive by banks?

19th April 2021

Ulster Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland, Rabobank, Danske Bank, and more. There have been plenty of lenders who have dipped their toes in the Irish banking sector, only to discover in recent years that the temperature of the water is not to their liking, and disappear. And now it seems one more may be about […]

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Why is Ireland seen as unattractive by banks?

19th April 2021

Ulster Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland, Rabobank, Danske Bank, and more. There have been plenty of lenders who have dipped their toes in the Irish banking sector, only to discover in recent years that the temperature of the water is not to their liking, and disappear. And now it seems one more may be about […]

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European Commission approves €60m scheme for Irish SMEs

7th April 2021

The European Commission has approved a €60 million scheme to support small and medium-sized Irish businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid’, will be open to companies in all sectors, except financial institutions and companies operating in the primary production of agricultural products, fisheries or aquaculture sectors. In order […]

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